Marshalltown, Iowa

Will Marshalltown Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Marshall County averages 25.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Marshalltown Comm School District can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (641)754-1000.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• East Marshall Comm School District Gilman
• GMG Comm School District Green Mountain
• West Marshall Comm School District State Center
• BCLUW Comm School District Conrad
• Baxter Comm School District Baxter
• South Tama County Tama
• Grundy Center Comm School District Grundy Center
• Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District Grinnell

Forecast details: National Weather Service DMX office, point forecast for Marshalltown. How we calculate the chance.